Press Releases
WASHINGTON – The House Republican Steering Committee today appointed Oklahoma Congressman Tom Cole to a coveted seat on the House Appropriations Committee. He becomes the only Member of Congress from Oklahoma to sit on the powerful committee.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) issued the following statement yesterday after Oklahoma's Fifth District Representative, Congresswoman Mary Fallin, accepted an appointment to the House Armed Services Committee.
Friendly Wager for the National Championship
Oklahoma Sooners' Rep. Cole and Florida Gators' Rep. Putnam Talk Terms
WASHINGTON – There will be more at stake than pride and a national championship when the University of Oklahoma and the University of Florida meet in the BCS National Championship football game January 8, it’s a matter of chocolate and oranges. U.S. Congressmen Tom Cole (R-Okla.) and Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) have a friendly wager riding on the outcome of the matchup involving their two alma maters.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) recently returned from a congressional delegation trip to Iraq, Afghanistan and Germany. Cole observed the ongoing operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, discussed regional, political, and security issues with military officials and foreign leaders and visited with troops.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) gave the following statement after Oklahoma's Third District Congressman, Frank Lucas, was appointed to the position of Ranking Republican Member of the House Agriculture Committee. Lucas will assume his new responsibilities in January at the start of the 111th Congress.
"The justice system has failed border agents Jose Compean and Ignacio Ramos," Congressman Tom Cole said.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement today after the House of Representatives voted on H.R. 1424, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act.
WASHINGTON – Last night Congressman Tom Cole's (OK-04) bill recognizing Toby Keith's commitment to members of the Armed Forces, H.Res.1255, passed in the House.
"Toby Keith is a homegrown hero who never fails to show his appreciation for our men and women in uniform," Congressman Cole said. "He's a true patriot and selfless in his support of our Armed Forces. And while Toby is not alone in using his talent to entertain our service members - he is certainly a leading, modern example of a musician going above and beyond to boost the morale of the military."
WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) gave the following statement today after Speaker Pelosi and other Democrat leaders concluded a "no energy" press conference.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) praised today's announcement made by Senator John McCain to choose Governor Sarah Palin as his running mate.
"Choosing Governor Palin as the Republican vice presidential running mate is a truly historic decision," Congressman Cole said. "This was a smart and savvy choice that proves John McCain is willing and able to think outside the box. Sarah Palin is a maverick reformer - just like Senator McCain - and I am proud and excited to support her addition to the Republican presidential ticket. "